Articles on immunology

Vaccination: The Most Effective Means of Protection against the Flu for Children and Adults
Vaccination: The Most Effective Means of Protection against the Flu for Children and Adults

Dear Visitors, Every year in Ukraine, there is a significant increase in flu cases during the autumn-winter season. The Ministry of Health of Ukraine emphasizes the importance of taking preventive measures to avoid contracting the flu and knowing what to do in case of illness. How can you catc

Introduction of Vegetables, Fruits, and Berries into a Child's Diet
Introduction of Vegetables, Fruits, and Berries into a Child's Diet

Summer is the season of vibrant berries and fruits, vegetables and fruits that you may want to introduce to your baby. However, a pressing question during this time is: when should you start introducing vegetables and fruits, how, and in what quantities to ensure it doesn’t harm the child'

Influenza in the Big City. Season 2016
Influenza in the Big City. Season 2016

This material has been prepared in response to the questions of parents of our young patients. After all, every pediatrician at MM “Dobrobut” empathizes with the concerns of parents at every appointment and shares their anxiety over a sick child. We hope that this information will help a

Cardiovascular Diseases and COVID-19
Cardiovascular Diseases and COVID-19

A Column by Olena Shapovalova, Interventional Cardiologist at "Dobrobut" Medical Network Your heart during the COVID-19 pandemic: How to maintain your health and emotional well-being The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives. It’s hard to find a person who is

Guidelines on COVID-19 during Pregnancy and in the Postpartum Period
Guidelines on COVID-19 during Pregnancy and in the Postpartum Period

Doctors at Dobrobut continue to gather and share knowledge regarding the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that access to up-to-date international recommendations is key for Ukrainian specialists in various fields to provide effective medical care to Ukrainian patients. We invite yo

Column by Kovbasko K.M. Seasonal Allergy
Column by Kovbasko K.M. Seasonal Allergy

Column by Kateryna Mykhailivna Kovbasko, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Pediatrician, Pediatric Allergist at the Dobrobut Medical Network Spring in Quarantine: Seasonal Allergies Are Still Here The sun, warmth, and spring air—each year, we eagerly await the arrival of spring. This year,

First Summer Berries and Fruits: 5 Essential Rules of Consumption
First Summer Berries and Fruits: 5 Essential Rules of Consumption

It's only May, and the markets and supermarkets are already selling the first berries: strawberries and cherries. However, the first summer berries and fruits can be dangerous for your body if you do not follow the safety rules that Oksana Ivanova, a gastroenterologist of the highest category at

Sunscreens for children: recommendations for use
Sunscreens for children: recommendations for use

Natalia Osovalyuk, dermatovenerologist at Dobrobut Medical Center, tells about the peculiarities of their use for children. Oncologists have noticed that melanoma (skin cancer) occurs 10-20 times more often in adult patients who have received sunburns in childhood. It should also be noted that ch

Urticaria: types, causes and treatment
Urticaria: types, causes and treatment

If you have red blisters on your body that look like a nettle burn, you are dealing with a dermatological disease called urticaria. To treat this disease, a doctor must identify the cause and determine the type. Dermatologist Tetiana Selivanova tells about the types, causes and treatment. Urticar

Influenza: avoid the threat by getting vaccinated!
Influenza: avoid the threat by getting vaccinated!

Every year, about 500,000 people die from flu complications worldwide, i.e. 4-5% of those who contract the dangerous virus. Most of the victims are children under 2 years old and the elderly over 65. Why is the flu so scary? Acute respiratory viral diseases account for 95% of all cases of infe

Testing by PCR
Testing by PCR

Dobrobut Medical Network — is the first in Ukraine network of private clinics with a full range of medical services for children and adults. 16 clinics of the network are conveniently located in Kyiv. In view of COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine, and in the whole world, Dobrobut offers testing b

Flowering allergy in children
Flowering allergy in children

Summer is a dangerous season for allergy sufferers. During the flowering of plants, people, especially children, suffer from sneezing, watery eyes, and sometimes symptoms may resemble those of a cold. How to recognize allergies and how to protect against them is explained by pediatrician and allergi

Meningococcal infection in children
Meningococcal infection in children

Meningococcal infection is an acute infectious disease caused by the meningococcus (Neisseria meningitidis). The disease is widespread globally and is associated with a high mortality rate (5-15%), even with a high level of medical care. The infection is transmitted only from person to person via re

How to recognize otitis in a baby and how to prevent it?
How to recognize otitis in a baby and how to prevent it?

Meanwhile, three-quarters of all children will experience ear problems at least once before the age of three. Why Are Ear Infections So Common in Children? Let’s take a look at the middle ear to understand why little ears often suffer from harmful microorganisms. The canal known as the E

Main symptoms of rotavirus enteritis - information for patients
Main symptoms of rotavirus enteritis - information for patients

Chronic enteritis in adults - clinical symptoms, treatment Enteritis is an inflammation (acute or chronic) of the small intestinal mucosa, which is accompanied by dystrophic changes in the mucosa and impaired organ function. Signs of acute enteritis in children include loose stools, nausea, rumbl

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